Inside This Issue: Fall Fund Drive
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Headlining this year's festival are the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet and the Keith Jarrett Trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette. Called "Seattle's most important annual jazz event" by Down Beat magazine, this year's festival presents more than 100 different artists in performance and educational settings at 15 different concert halls, clubs, schools, and community centers throughout the greater Seattle area. Commenting on the festival, KPLU Program Director Joey Cohn said, "We are excited about being able to partner with Earshot as they bring to Seattle two of the greatest talents in jazz; Keith Jarrett and Dave Brubeck have become favorites among KPLU listeners. In addition, this year's festival gives KPLU listeners the opportunity to see many of the musicians they enjoy on the radio." You can purchase music by many of the artists through the public store at kplu.org. The centerpiece of this year's festival is a special series of concerts with guitar wizard Bill Frisell. Included is the premier of new works commissioned by Earshot Jazz from Frisell and Malian guitar treasure Boubacar Traore, a first-ever duo performance with drummer Jack DeJohnette, and the world premier of Frisell's new quartet with Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Canturaria, Greek oud player Christos, and Malian percussionist Sidiki Camera. As always, visiting artists will conduct workshops and master classes in area education centers. Tickets are on sale through Earshot Jazz and all Ticket Master locations. Complete concert information is available by going to kplu.org and clicking on the Earshot banner, or by calling the Jazz Festival hotline at 206-547-9787.
KPLU Host Honored The KPLU and NPR news departments have been widely recognized for their excellence. But for a radio reporter to receive an award from the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is unusual. Most awards from the IRE Association go to print reporters since investigative work in radio journalism is rare. We are very proud to announce that Weekend Edition host and reporter Ingrid Lobet's exceptional work has led to recognition for her reporting by the IRE. The IRE is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to training and supporting investigative journalists and is based at the Missouri School of Journalism. The story, "Beneath Native Land: Occidental Petroleum in South America," was originally produced for NPR's Living on Earth. Ingrid took listeners on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the South American jungle. Her report exposed the effects of Occidental Petroleum's oil drilling on native lands. On a tight budget and journeying through the most horrendous conditions, she uncovered water contamination and environmental damage caused by a major U.S. oil company. In commenting on the award, KPLU News Director Erin Hennessey remarked: "Our listeners and staff know of the brilliant work Ingrid does. This recognition is particularly significant, as she is only one of very few radio reporters who have been honored by the IRE."
Seattle Theatre Group is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1992. The original purpose of STG was to restore, upgrade, operate and maintain Seattle's historic theatres. Seattle Theatre Group now presents entertainment, cultural events and educational programs at Seattle's historic Paramount and Moore Theatres. Consistent with its status as a premier performing arts organization, STG features many series: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Dance, Jazz, Silent Movie Mondays, Family Arts aLIVE, and Contemporary Works. The Broadway series presented on the Paramount's stage is coordinated through a partnership between STG and Clear Channel Entertainment, another supporter of KPLU. Does KPLU work for them? STG has observed a huge response from their underwriting on KPLU. "We definitely know that KPLU listeners go to our theatres," says Patrick Harrison, Director of Marketing and Communication for Seattle Theatre Group. Patrick explained that theatergoers consistently mention KPLU as the station they listen to. Patrick feels sure that KPLU and Seattle Theatre Group share an audience with similar interests. We agree, Patrick! For more information about Seattle Theater Group, events at the Paramount or events at the Moore, check out their website at theparamount.com. For more information on KPLU underwriting, contact the KPLU Corporate Support Department at 206 922-1020
KPLU's Northwest News Team will again this year provide listeners with a two-week, in-depth election series leading up to the General Election on November 6. The series will include stories on the race for Mayor in Seattle and Tacoma; the three state-wide initiatives; and a look at the twenty-first Legislative race which could break the tie in the state House of Representatives. We will also explore other election-related issues and provide interviews and commentaries aimed at informing Washington voters. Listen for our reporters, beginning October 22 through November 2, on KPLU's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Pacific Lutheran University Fall '01 Lecture Series
Support the Programming You Value
We have a pledge for you! In exchange for your renewal or pledge of support to KPLU, we pledge to keep you entertained and informed. Our new program changes give you more locally produced news, jazz and blues. These programs are what make KPLU a truly unique local resource worthy of your support. Due to the success of the Seattle Mariners and the strong possibility that the team will be involved in post-season play, KPLU has scheduled the fall fund drive for November, kicking off with Web Wednesday on November 7. On this day we pledge to keep interruptions to a minimum while you pledge your support to KPLU online. Pledging online is fast, easy, safe and secure and it helps keep the on-air drives short. Online pledging is made possible through the generosity of Wells Fargo Bank. From November 8 - 12, the KPLU fund drive is in full swing on the air. This is your chance to support us and receive great pledge premiums such as restaurant gift certificates, books, CDs and more. Of course you can renew or pledge anytime. Call 800-677-5758 during business hours or go online to kplu.org.
If you've
volunteered at either of the last two pledge drives at KPLU, you
may recognize Nick When the frenzy of the drive is over though, he's involved with the day-to-day work of customer service, managing the member mailings, and the myriad details of the behind-the-scenes work at KPLU. However, when he's not slaving in front of an unforgiving computer monitor, Nick has had a bit of a second life as a songwriter and musician. Though not a jazz player, Nick has spent a number of years performing with various groups and currently is a solo musician and plays a mean ukulele with Hawaiian music neo-traditionalists, Na Hilahila Boys. Nick has had a run-in with some public radio notoriety by having a piece he composed used as background music for a story on This American Life. "I had given my CD to my buddy, Mary Wiltenberg. You may know of her because she is mentioned in Radio - An Illustrated Guide, the This American Life comic book. Well, it was kind of a lark. I didn't know what to expect. But one Friday as I was actually getting ready to settle down and listen to the program, Mary called from Chicago about a half an hour before the show was to start and said, 'Make sure you're listening tonight, because your piece is going to be on.' What can I say? I was pretty jazzed. I called and emailed all my friends and family. About 20 seconds of my song was used and though most people probably would have missed it, I was proud to be part of the program." So, when you're listening to This American Life (now on Sundays at 1 p.m.), listen closely. You may hear Nick.
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KPLU
is pleased to co-sponsor the 2001 Earshot Jazz Festival. The Festival
runs from October 25 through November 4 with more than 30 jazz
events throughout the Seattle area. 
This
year's festival includes Don Byron's Music for Six Musicians,
Camaroonian bassist Richard Bona and his band, and All-Star tribute
to Rahsaan Roland Kirk with Steve Turre, James Carter, Vincent
Herring and others, Chicago tenor titans Von Freeman and Fred
Anderson, pianist Kenny Werner, Myra Melford's Crush Quartet,
jazz visionaries William Parker and Hamid Drake and more.
Vroman.
He's the "new" guy in the Listener Support Services Department.
Like the rest of the crew at KPLU during pledge drive time, Nick
is doing a little bit of everything to help make the drive successful.